Shift Team Leader Manufacturing, Ethylene Oxides

Shift Team Leader Manufacturing Ethylene Oxides

Lead safe reliable performance in a complex chemical manufacturing environment. At Croda our Shift Team Leaders build capable teams reinforce high operating standards and help deliver sustainable high-performance specialty chemical solutions.

As a Shift Team Leader for Ethylene Oxides Manufacturing you will supervise and motivate a shift team of operations and laboratory technicians. You will be highly visible in encouraging safe behavior setting clear expectations developing team capability and ensuring efficient unit performance. You will not tolerate substandard work particularly violations of established rules and procedures.

Ensure the entire team complies with site safety and security policies protocols and procedures.

Maintain working knowledge of OSHA process safety elements and mastery of the unit Basis of Safety document.

Conduct behavior-based safety assessments of routine and non-routine work practices and identify improvement opportunities.

Perform routine facility inspections and periodic audits of inventories equipment procedures and training to support compliance with local state and federal requirements.

Prepare safe work permits for work on and around the unit premises.

Ensure incidents accidents and injuries occurring on shift are reported and investigated accurately and promptly.

Monitor key operating metrics and assist unit operators with adjustments to achieve target throughput.

Help maximize process efficiency while minimizing steam and electricity consumption and waste generation.

Investigate and troubleshoot issues involving process performance product quality and equipment performance.

Ensure effective use of personnel materials and equipment by identifying reporting and correcting deficiencies.

Provide visible day-to-day leadership across shift operations and laboratory activities.

Supervise motivate coach and develop operations and laboratory technicians.

Support training performance monitoring recognition and discipline responsibilities in accordance with site requirements.

Participate actively in recruiting new technicians and apprentices for the site.

Maintain positive employee and labor relations through accurate administration of the collective bargaining agreement.

Set high standards for safe compliant and reliable work and address substandard performance.

Seven or more years of experience working in a chemical plant required; experience with continuous production of hazardous chemicals is a plus.

Two or more years of experience leading hourly operations personnel across multiple shifts in a production environment.

Previous experience with chemical processing equipment and operating systems.

Working knowledge of state federal and local environmental regulations.

Laboratory and computer experience preferred.

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word Outlook Access SAP and Aspen products preferred.

Previous HAZWOPER training is a plus.

Associate degree in a related technical field required.

Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is a plus.

Chemical Process Operator certification or completion of an equivalent program is a plus.

Ability to lead motivate coach and hold a shift team accountable.

Strong safety awareness operational judgment troubleshooting ability and attention to detail.

Ability to communicate clearly across shifts functions and levels of the organization.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

Excellent Medical Dental and Vision coverage available immediately

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Wellness reimbursement

Parental leave

Career development

Company-paid and voluntary Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid holidays

At Croda we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led driven by the desire to do good and deliver value a unifying principle shaped by all the great people who have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. Guided by our values of Responsible Innovative and Together we bring together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and are passionate about building an inclusive collaborative and diverse organization with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

This is a site-based shift role in New Castle DE.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process please email

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce is directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute including age race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital or veteran status pregnancy or disability or any other basis protected under applicable accordance with applicable law we make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees religious practices and beliefs as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Required Experience:

Manager